Attractive home on fantastic cul-de-sac lot with fully fenced back yard. Fresh paint throughout. Hardwoods in living room and upstairs bedrooms. New heat, AC, hot water heater, and electrical panel. Fourth bedroom with built-in shelves makes for ideal home office. Large den with authentic pine paneling connects to lovely patio area. Move right in or make easy transformation into your dream home! Being sold by family of original owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by RICHARD WRIGHT• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
Bought with Susan G Schlittler• ENGEL & VOLKERS INTOWN ATLANTA
Source:FMLS #5229840
Redfin Estimate
$497,491
$282K since sold in January 2014$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.3% lower than the average sale price ($543K) of 6 comparable homes.
Attractive home on fantastic cul-de-sac lot with fully fenced back yard. Fresh paint throughout. Hardwoods in living room and upstairs bedrooms. New heat, AC, hot water heater, and electrical panel. Fourth bedroom with built-in shelves makes for ideal home office. Large den with authentic pine paneling connects to lovely patio area. Move right in or make easy transformation into your dream home! Being sold by family of original owner.
FMLS #5229840
Feb 3, 2014
Price Changed
$215,000
$121/sq ft
Feb 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2014
Price Changed
$224,900
$127/sq ft
Jan 24, 2014
Sold
$215,000
$121/sq ft
Jan 1, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 19, 2013
Contingent
—
Dec 13, 2013
Listed
$224,900
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,961 (+4.4%)
$48,040 + $133,080
$181,120
2024
$4,753 (+23.5%)
$48,040 + $133,080
$181,120
2023
$3,850 (+11.8%)
$41,880 + $124,640
$166,520
2022
$3,444 (+0.1%)
$40,000 + $71,560
$111,560
2021
$3,440 (−9.3%)
$40,000 + $71,360
$111,360
2020
$3,791 (+13.6%)
$40,000 + $71,360
$111,360
2019
$3,336 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2018
$3,330 (−6.4%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2017
$3,558 (+9.4%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2016
$3,251 (−20.1%)
$18,320 + $84,440
$102,760
2014
$4,068 (−9.8%)
$18,320 + $72,520
$90,840
2013
$4,508 (−0.1%)
$18,320 + $73,840
$92,160
2012
$4,513 (+11.2%)
$18,320 + $73,840
$92,160
2011
$4,057 (+342.1%)
$17,640 + $66,240
$83,880
2010
$918 (−61.6%)
$20,000 + $63,880
$83,880
2008
$2,387
Tax history for 2553 Shetland Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,961 (+4.4%)
$48,040 + $133,080
$181,120
2024
$4,753 (+23.5%)
$48,040 + $133,080
$181,120
2023
$3,850 (+11.8%)
$41,880 + $124,640
$166,520
2022
$3,444 (+0.1%)
$40,000 + $71,560
$111,560
2021
$3,440 (−9.3%)
$40,000 + $71,360
$111,360
2020
$3,791 (+13.6%)
$40,000 + $71,360
$111,360
2019
$3,336 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2018
$3,330 (−6.4%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2017
$3,558 (+9.4%)
$40,000 + $68,000
$108,000
2016
$3,251 (−20.1%)
$18,320 + $84,440
$102,760
2014
$4,068 (−9.8%)
$18,320 + $72,520
$90,840
2013
$4,508 (−0.1%)
$18,320 + $73,840
$92,160
2012
$4,513 (+11.2%)
$18,320 + $73,840
$92,160
2011
$4,057 (+342.1%)
$17,640 + $66,240
$83,880
2010
$918 (−61.6%)
$20,000 + $63,880
$83,880
2008
$2,387
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,775
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 114 08 150
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Laurel Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: From N. Druid Hills Rd. near intersection w/ Lawrenceville Hwy, take Mistletoe (between fire station and Publix) to left on Mt. Olive. Turn right on Balsam, then left on Shetland directly across from Laurel Ridge School.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Pool, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,775
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 114 08 150
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
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